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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.66, 5,694.73 and 2,358.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.66, 5,694.73 and 2,358.23 is: 3,254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.66 : 5,694.73 = 2,358.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.66/5,694.73 = 2,358.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.66x = 5,694.73 × 2,358.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.66x = 13,429,448.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,429,448.76/4,126.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.32

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